Task Force Blackvine was one of the original five task forces of the New Republic Fifth Fleet, and was created some time before 16 ABY. It was commanded by Commodore Tolsk. Task Force Aster was completely composed of New Class warships. This particular task force was composed of only twenty warships compared to the standard twenty-one warships. Task Force Blackvine fought at the Battle of Doornik-319 and also the Battle of N'zoth.